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Sunan Abi Dawud 4954 (Book 43, Hadith 182) #25245
Changing Names in Islam

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) changed the name of a man from Asram to Zur'ah.

Narrated Usamah ibn Akhdari: A man called Asram was among those who came to the Messenger of Allah . The Messenger of Allah said: What is your name? He replied: Asram. He said: No, you are Zur'ah.
حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا بِشْرٌ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ الْمُفَضَّلِ - قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي بَشِيرُ بْنُ مَيْمُونٍ، عَنْ عَمِّهِ، أُسَامَةَ بْنِ أَخْدَرِيٍّ أَنَّ رَجُلاً، يُقَالُ لَهُ أَصْرَمُ كَانَ فِي النَّفَرِ الَّذِينَ أَتَوْا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ فَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ‏"‏ مَا اسْمُكَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَنَا أَصْرَمُ ‏.‏ قَالَ ‏"‏ بَلْ أَنْتَ زُرْعَةُ

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name  *  change  *  islam  *  ism  *  tagayyur

QUICK LESSONS:
Respect your elders , Follow advice given by wise people , Choose meaningful names for yourself and others .

EXPLANATIONS:
In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is seen changing the name of a man from Asram to Zur'ah. This shows us that names are important in Islam and can be changed if necessary. It also teaches us that we should respect and follow the advice of our elders, especially when it comes from someone as wise as the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Furthermore, it teaches us that we should not be too attached to our own names or identities, but rather accept changes with an open heart and mind.

The importance of names is highlighted in many Islamic teachings. For example, Allah has ninety-nine different names which each have their own special meaning and significance. Similarly, when naming children or even animals, Muslims often choose meaningful names which reflect their faith or culture. Therefore this hadith serves as a reminder for Muslims to take care when choosing or changing their own name or those of others around them.

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